Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs and the dealer refused to honor the recall. Mechanic informed the consumer that the cam shaft position sensor was not defected. *ak. Recall states engine light came on, and there is a metal burning smell. Engine light reported to rosen nissan on february 19, 2004, mileage 34,861
2000 Daewoo Lanos: fire, smoke or burning smell
6 of the 209 complaints about the 2000 Daewoo Lanos describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
- 20011
- 20006
What owners say
Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position senor. Wiring may melt resulting in a burning smell and/or visible smoke and possibly an underhood fire. *bf the consumer took her vehicle to the dealer and was told her vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. The consumer stated the engine light illuminated.
After receiving recall consumer smelled something burning while driving. The check engine light came on, and several minutes later the engine caught on fire. The federal safety agency recall 04v357000.
While driving smoke was coming from underneath the hood. Vehicle caught on fire. Consumer pulled over, and called for road side assistance. No injuries reported. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.
Vehicle left road, struck tree . Within 3 minutes approx. Car was totally engulfed in flames. Driver was trapped, and died.
While consumer's wife was driving to work first thing this morning she noticed smoke coming from underneath passenger's seat. She pulled over, and called fire department. Fire department disconnected battery and put out fire. Vehicle at dealer at this time. $ amount of damage and cause of fire unknown. No injuries.
Related recalls
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A wiring harness, located beneath the carpet in the front passenger floor area, can become damaged by passenger traffic as the wire harness is rubbed against a body seam in the floor panel.
- Risk
- When damaged, engine driveability could be affected and could result in sudden engine stalling.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reposition the wire harness and attach it permanently in a location where the wire harness cannot be damaged. Owner notification began february 6, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daewoo at 1‑877‑463‑2396.
Recall number 01V020000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Daewoo Lanos fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 2000 Daewoo Lanos?
6 of 209 owner complaints about the 2000 Daewoo Lanos (3%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
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There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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